How to treat cat pillow paw at home if I can't afford a vet?

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How would I treat pillow pad disease if I have no money and no credit to take my cat to the vet? Would a probiotic help? Something else? I'm desperate to help my cat. If left untreated would she lose her foot? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 9 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you can not take Yoda to the Vet then I recommend soaking her feet in Epsom salt baths twice daily. Use an E-collar to prevent licking. We think that plasma cell pododermatitis can be food allergy related or immune. So you can change her diet to a novel protein (avoid chicken based diets and try venison, duck or fish). The disease can wax and wan and I have seen it resolve with out treatment. I have never seen a cat lose their foot. If she doesn't get better than try your best to find Veterinary care. Some SPCAs have low cost clinics. I hope this helps and good luck!

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